Has the exact level of chemicals like lead, silica in the product (per California Proposition 65) been tested by an outside, reputable lab?
28483
I'm unsure of that information I would contact the vendor directly. I assume they cannot market it as safe for consumption without doing some sort of testing.
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You may wish to do further research by going to their website:www.yerbaprima.com You may also direct questions of this nature to their email: yerba@yerbaprima.comThis is all the info I have at this time. Since I live on the East Coast, I am not aware of the Cali Prop 65 that you mention.
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All Bentonite clay has less than 1mg of lead in it, so "technically" to needs to have the prop 65 label. Most tap water has more and is more harmful to you. Bentonite clay comes from volcanoes. Very healthful. It even kills some viruses like E. Coli and MRSA.
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You may wish to do further research by going to their website: www.yerbaprima.com You may also direct questions of this nature to their email: yerba@yerbaprima.com This is all the info I have at this time. Since I live on the East Coast, I am not aware of the Cali Prop 65 that you mention.
28487
I have no idea. I am buying another brand next time that does not have warning labels such as that one.
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There is no mention of lead or any other content on the product. There is no CA Prop 65 label...only one that says it was made in Mexico.
28463
"Macrolife's website has a page about the issue; the lead content is no higher than that of the foods it is made from." This is the response from a previously asked question on the Macro Reds products. This has to do with Prop 65. A direct quote from the Macrogreens website, to put this in perspective: "Natural green beans contain 28.75 micrograms of lead in a one cup serving, which is an exposure of approximately 50 times the allowed Prop 65 levels." Read more here: http://macrolifenaturals.com/california-prop-65/
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Yes, it does. On the tag, it states: "California Proposition 65: the brass in this product contains lead. Warning: this product contains one or more chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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All the information I've been able to find on Proposition 65 is pretty vague. It it supposed to warn consumers of "chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm" As far as I can tell, there is no thought given to the amount of these chemicals - some of which you can't escape in the manufacturing process. More info can be found here: http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html Although the most helpful line from the faq seems to be: "To request more information regarding the chemical exposures that are the basis of the warning, contact the manufacturer of the product." If I had to guess what chemical warranted the proposition 65 warning, I would guess cadmium.
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In California, according to Proposition 65, anything that contains ANY substances known as a possible carcinogen must be labelled. That includes all kinds of compounds, including anything with lead in them. Basically, nearly every new piece of electronics, new cars, really just about everything gets the label slapped on to it. A well intentioned law and a bit alarming regarding the prevalence of carcinogens, but it is extremely common for products to have that label and doesn't really have much meaning.
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I just became aware that lead is a problem in these crocks. I just had mine tested with an XRF gun and the result was 28ppm. I believe that is not a safe level... I'm sending mine back. I don't know if it came with a prop 65 warning b/c I already threw away all of the packaging.
1987666
Presumably you purchased a California-bound product. Prop 65 is a unique California statute that requires warning for trace amounts of various chemicals. Some of these are naturally-occurring. For details, I would suggest going to the product website - at this link http://www.genesispureteampritchard.com/uploads/2/4/9/1/24915939/faq.pdf and scrolling down to their explanation on Prop 65. I have no independent knowledge about this product, but I presume this is the issue.
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I do not know of any such certification. That said pose your question to New Wave Enviro regarding this. I do not think New Wave Enviro would sell any product that had lead. I have two and use them to make Kombucha Tea.
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I emailed NutriCology and they sent me the information on CA Prop 65. This was very helpful in understanding about the naturally occuring lead and other metals. Feel Free to Contact them.
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There is no lead in this product. Any prop 65 warnings you see are because the state in which the product is made has laws concerning notices about lead. You might notice it on buildings in states like CA, as well. The product is lead-free. The state is over-zealous on labeling.
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Some states require Prop 65 warnings on basically everything. I'm assuming this company is based in CA, since that's where these warnings are most prevalent. You might notice it on buildings, too. This isn't condemnation of the product - it's a fact of life in CA.
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Contact the manufacturer Body Solid. Most end users have already disposed of the packaging and don't have the ability to do chemical composition tests....
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I just live chatted with Kitchen Aid and they said that the ceramic pot has tested lead and cadmium "free" and that the product does *not* require a california prop 65 warning. I think that's as close as one can get to being certain that it's lead free before purchasing and testing yourself.
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It is NOT lead free. In product details you can read: Proposition 65 warning!
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No strong/bad smell was present. I am not sure if there was a CA prop 65 warning.
1970468
Hi Lolabelle, Our facility and product undergoes annual checking in order to maintain Organic Standards. This include checking for any metal components that might have been transmitted through water absorption from the soil, or air. All plants have the tendency to acquire lead because it can be absorbed from soil or air. By doing lab tests regularly, we are able to monitor and keep it at a minimum level, so low to cause a concern. And yes we do have a lab test result for that, which we cannot attach here for there is no option to do so. You may send us an email directly and we'll have it sent to you. Stay positive! Ashley @kissmeorganics Our farm is located in the mountainous coastal province of Fujian.